Evan's place is beautiful, simple and clean. It was just perfect for spending a few days in Bangkok. It's comfortable for 1 person; 2 people would feel cramped after a while. The location is great for getting to Silom or Sukhumvit. The restaurants below are well established and have great food. I haven't found a better spot to chill in an open-air space and have a beer, without being in an expensive modern restaurant. Especially check out Lido, the Italian joint back down the alley. You might run into an Australian expat named Allen who has been around this neighborhood since the 60s ad can offer much more perspective than I.